In the same year that the artist did this painting, he also did such fine works as "Sunset Colors on Green Grass Lake" and "Pagoda in the Hills." All three, in fact, are composed of the red and yellow hues of the sunset and emphasize his control of water. Even the artist himself felt that he had succeeded in this regard, which is why he treasured them.

This painting was actually hung on the wall of the artist's living room. With so many people asking if he would part with the painting, the artist finally gave it to his daughter (Professor Lee Chi-Mei) for her family collection. Although this painting may look somewhat ordinary at first, a closer look reveals the dramatic force of the forms and the subtle convergence of sky, water, and land.

"Before I left, I wanted to see New York, the great metropolis of the world. I took many photos and did many sketches. However, it was the fleeting colors of the sunset filling the sky as tall buildings stood out against the golden sky that echoed our parting, saying goodbye to New York." This was the impression that the artist had upon leaving New York. The reflections in the water and a few blank areas echo the lyrical realm in the following verse: "A half-acre square pond is like a mirror uncovered, the light of the sky and shadows of the clouds pace back and forth." The wash technique of the entire painting in fact reflects the idea of "not leaving a trace behind, fleeting as the wind."
The skyscrapers of New York rise up majestically, standing out in the expansive and distant view set in the fading light of sunset. A few sails in the middleground separate the land from the water. Only an artist of considerable skill and experience could render such a scene with success.